Resident Aide/ CNA

Harmony Senior Services•Martinsburg, WV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNA/Direct Care Giver provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living to residents, encouraging them to function at their highest level of independence and participate in community activities. The role also conducts activities and helps create meaningful experiences for residents. The aide must maintain working knowledge of applicable policies and procedures, respond promptly to resident calls and emergency alerts, and remain calm and competent during emergencies. The position includes assisting residents with daily activities, meals, transportation to activities, and move-in transitions; checking on residents and reporting concerns or changes to appropriate personnel; completing documentation; and performing housekeeping duties as directed. The aide communicates resident status and community information verbally and in writing, follows confidentiality policies, notifies family as directed, and attends required in-services and staff meetings. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Possess a current CNA license from the state where the community is located and be in good standing with the Board of Nursing.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Be organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel.
Be polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and coworkers.
Be able to walk and stand for extended periods.
Be able to lift 50 pounds and push or carry 25 pounds.
Safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics.
Wear the designated uniform, including a name badge, during working hours.
Be CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified within 60 days of hire.
Represent the community in a positive and professional manner.
Be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living and encourage independence and participation in community activities.
Report resident incidents, care concerns, changes, and interventions to appropriate individuals and document them in the Daily Log and clinical record.
Perform housekeeping duties, including making beds and cleaning resident apartments and common areas, as directed by a supervisor.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergency alerts; remain calm and competent during emergencies.
Assist in planning and conducting resident activity programs.
Follow confidentiality policies regarding the release of resident information.
Assist residents to and from the dining room and activities; check on residents and ensure attendance at meals and activities.
Check on ill residents, report their status or concerns to appropriate individuals, and document as necessary.
Communicate resident status, community information, appointments, admissions, and transfers verbally and in writing.
Support new residents during move-in transitions, including providing emotional support.
Notify family as directed.
Follow supervisor instructions and contribute to the nursing team.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.
Complete other duties as assigned.